Hello Tech Pros - Motivation, Soft Skills & Business Advice

What software developers say and what they mean are sometimes two different things. Or to put it another way, what software developers say and what you hear are two different things. In this episode we discuss common statements from software developers and parse them for clues into their true intention.

Radiance Harris is the founder and managing attorney of Radiance IP Law.  She provides outside general counsel services to startups with an emphasis on trademark law, copyright law, advertising law, and business contracts.  She takes care of the day-to-day legal matters for startups so that they can focus on doing what they love and have peace of mind about the rest.

This is episode 5 in the series: The Five Dysfunctions of a Software Development Team, modeled after the book by Patrick Lencioni. Access the full series at hellotechpros.com/team.

This is episode 4 in the series: The Five Dysfunctions of a Software Development Team, modeled after the book by Patrick Lencioni. Access the full series at hellotechpros.com/team.

This is episode 2 in the series: The Five Dysfunctions of a Software Development team, modeled after the book by Patrick Lencioni. Access the full series at hellotechpros.com/team.

Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/social-anxiety-leadership/

This is episode 1 in the series: The Five Dysfunctions of a Software Development team, modeled after the book by Patrick Lencioni.

Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/cowboy-coding-leadership/

How to make the decision to either bootstrap or find investors.

Why you need to build as much value in your company as possible before bringing in an outsider.

How to use your customer avatar to identify the most important tasks that need to get accomplished.

An easy 5-step process to determine which tasks you do, which you outsource and which you should forget altogether.

How to think like a CEO instead of a tech pro.

Corey Grusden has been programming computers for 25 years, and has built software for government, education, and numerous companies. A few years ago he decided to cofound a software development consultancy to build web and mobile apps. They have been profitable since day 1. Corey's entire team works remotely, and through a dedicated process, build applications and platforms as efficiently as possible.

What causes projects to fail when the teams consist of really smart people.

The things a leader should be focused on (hint: it isn't the tasks).

The difference between the success that come from geeky knowledge and the success that come from people knowledge.

The 4 levels of thinking as a Geek Leader: how to self-assess and climb the ranks.

Why geeks are rarely self-aware and how it can kill their career.

The issues our business customers want to talk about (hint: it isn't the technology).

Career Hyperdrive Course: Day 3

Jedi mind tricks that will build your respect and influence across the organization without needing to move into a management track.